Plunkett’s Industry Almanacs in Printed and eBook Formats

Key Findings:

A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms within the Automobile Industry. Gain vital insights that can help shape strategy for business development, product development and investments.

Key Features:

• Business trends analysis
• In-depth industry overview
• Technology trends analysis
• Forecasts
• Spending, investment, and consumption discussions
• In-depth industry statistics and metrics
• Industry employment numbers
  
  

Additional Key Features Include:
Industry Glossary

Industry Contacts list, including Professional Societies and Industry Associations

Profiles of industry-leading companies

• U.S. and Global Firms
• Publicly held, Private and Subsidiaries
• Executive Contacts
• Revenues

• For Public Companies: Detailed Financial Summaries

• Statistical Tables
  
  

Key Questions Answered Include:

• How is the industry evolving?
• How is the industry being shaped by new technologies?
• How is demand growing in emerging markets and mature economies?
• What is the size of the market now and in the future?
• What are the financial results of the leading companies?
• What are the names and titles of top executives?
• What are the top companies and what are their revenues?
  
  

This feature-rich report covers competitive intelligence, market research and business analysis—everything you need to know about the Automobile Industry.

Plunkett Research Provides Unique Analysis of the Following Major Trends Affecting the Automobile Industry

1. Major Trends Affecting the Automobile Industry

2. Automobile Industry Introduction

3. U.S. Auto Manufacturers Ford, Stellantis and GM Compete Head-On with Foreign Manufacturers

4. U.S. Electric Vehicle (EV) Subsidies Expired in 2025/U.S. Auto Manufacturers Change Strategies

5. Electric Cars (EVs) and Plug-in Hybrids (PHEVs) Spur Changes at Auto Makers

6. Major Technology Research in Batteries/Major Investments in Battery Factories and Power Storage

7. Natural Gas-Powered Vehicles Gain in Popularity/Long Term Potential Is Bright Thanks to Low Shale Gas Prices

8. Fuel Efficiency Continues to Improve

9. Ethanol Production Is Massive for Fuel Additives

10. Cellulosic Ethanol Makes Slow Commercial Progress

11. Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Power Research Continue/Fuel Cell Cars Enter Market

12. China Is the World’s Largest Auto Market/ Becomes a Major Auto Exporter and EV Supply Chain Player

13. India Has a Significant Automobile Market, with Great Long-Term Potential

14. Mexico Is a Leading Automotive Maker and Exporter

15. Focus on Safety Improvements by Automakers

16. Wireless Information Systems Surge Ahead in Vehicles: Telematics, Intelligent Transportation (ITS) and Real-Time Traffic Information

17. Insurance Underwriting Uses Artificial Intelligence (AI)/Policy Holders Allow Their Habits to Be Tracked for Lower Insurance Rates

18. Uber, Lyft and Didi Dominate the Car on Demand (Ride Hailing) Industry

19. Self-Driving, Autonomous Cars Receive Massive Investments in Research and Development Worldwide

20. Gig Economy and Self-Driving Cars Pose Insurance Challenges and Underwriting Opportunities

Plunkett Research Provides In-Depth Tables for the Following Automobile Industry Statistics

1. Automobile Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview

2. General Motors Corporation Overview

3. Ford Motor Company Overview

4. Volkswagen Group Overview

5. Toyota Motor Corporation Overview

6. Mercedes-Benz Group Overview

7. Hyundai Motor Group Overview

8. Honda Motor Co. Overview

9. Licensed Drivers, Vehicle Registrations & Resident Population, U.S.: 1960-2023

10. Highest Fuel Economy by Vehicle Class: 2025 Model Year

11. Lowest Fuel Economy by Vehicle Class: 2025 Model Year

12. Gross Output in the Motor Vehicles & Transportation Equipment Manufacturing Industries: Selected Years, 2017-2023

13. Personal Transportation Expenditures, U.S.: 2016-2024

14. Average Miles Per Gallon vs. Horsepower, U.S.: 1975-2023

15. Motor Vehicle Traffic Accidents in the U.S. by Type of Vehicle & Person: 2023-2016

16. Value of Imports of Vehicles to the U.S.: 2018-2024

17. Value of Exports of U.S. Vehicles: 2019-2024

18. Occupational Employment and Wages for Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics: May 2024

19. Employment in the Automobile Industry, U.S.: 2018 - 2024